Chapter 30.27 — FENCE OVERLAY ZONE (F)

The F overlay zone is intended as a zone to address the ability to construct and maintain limited fences in street setback areas in appropriate neighborhoods in residential zones in the North Glendale Community Plan area in a manner conducive to the public health, safety and general welfare.

(Ord. 5761, § 6, 2011)

The provisions of the zone underlying the F overlay zone shall apply except as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 5761, § 6, 2011)

A fence overlay zone may be designated when:

• A. A minimum of one block on at least one side of a street from intersection to intersection; and

• B. Fencing would not disrupt a visually unified or consistent physical development pattern. (Ord. 5761, § 6, 2011)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the following additional criteria shall apply to any fence or gate in the street front setback area or in the street side setback area in the F overlay zone:

• A. Fences and gates located within the street front or street side setback area shall be located on private property and shall be at least five feet from the back of the street curb or roadway pavement (where no curb exists) and shall not exceed a height, at any point, of 42 inches;

• B. Fences and gates shall utilize an open design along their entire length in any street front or street side setback area where a minimum of 50 percent of the fence area is open for any fourfoot section of fence;

• C. No fence or gate shall be electrically charged or made of any sharp-edged materials, barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire, chain link, fiber glass, plain smooth block or painted block;

• D. No fence or gate shall be installed or maintained across a driveway in any street front or street side setback area; and

• E. All fences and gates shall be maintained in good condition and shall be kept free of rust, flaking paint, and graffiti. Deteriorated materials shall be repaired or removed.

• (Ord. 5761, § 6, 2011; Ord. 6027, 5/14/2024)